In the Season 2 opener, A.C. takes you deep into one of the most controversial and debated theories in modern true crime: the Smiley Face Killers. For years, a pattern of young men disappearing and later being found dead in bodies of water has left communities grieving and investigators divided. Could these deaths be connected? Is there truly a sinister network targeting victims, or is it a case of tragic coincidences? Join us as we examine the evidence, explore the skepticism, and delve into the chilling possibility that a hidden truth might still be lurking beneath the surface.

Intro/Outro music by:

Apex Music

Music:

Adi Goldstein

Locran

Brandon Hopkins

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Sources:

⁠Gender Differences in the Epidemiology of Alcohol Use and Related Harms in the United States | Alcohol Research: Current Reviews⁠

⁠Alcohol consumption by age group U.S. 2023 | Statista⁠

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smiley_face_murder_theory

https://positivelypittsburgh.com/smiley-face-killer-fact-or-fiction/

https://www.oxygen.com/smiley-face-killers-the-hunt-for-justice

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/smiley-face-killers-conspiracy-tiktok-theory-1234738835/

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/are-the-smiley-face-killers-real

https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/us-versus-them-effects-of-group-dynamics-on-leadership

https://academic.oup.com/book/46127/chapter-abstract/404700449?redirectedFrom=fulltext